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Flushing Town Hall to host diverse lineup of arts events this June

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May. 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello The month of June offers an exciting lineup of events at Flushing Town Hall with its full slate of concerts, exhibitions and performances, highlighting the borough’s cultural richness and artistic diversity. Located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing, the historic venue will feature programming tied to Queens Rising,…

Race to replace Adrienne Adams in Queens’ District 28 draws five Democratic candidates

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Apr. 30, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens voters will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of New York City government as all 51 City Council seats are up for grabs in the 2025 election cycle. With several incumbents term-limited and new challengers stepping into the spotlight, the borough is home to some…

Council Member Nantasha Williams introduces new bill aimed at groundwater flooding issue in southeast Queens

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Sep. 30, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Natasha Williams announced a new bill addressing the long-standing groundwater flooding issue affecting southeast Queens residents. Williams, who represents District 27 in Southeast Queens—covering Cambria Heights, Hollis, Jamaica, St. Albans, Queens Village, Addisleigh Park, and Springfield Gardens— put forward  Int 1067-2024 on Thursday, Sept. 26, during the…

Forest Hills Stadium makes changes to keep noise down following concerts

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May. 6, 2024 By Amanda Moses Forest Hills Stadium management has been working to improve noise mitigation measures following a legal battle with local residents. Once home to the U.S. Open, the iconic arena opened in 1923 serves today as a major concert venue, with 30 performances between May and October, most of which…